Andrew Toney & Julius Erving Combined for 63 Points vs Celtics (1982 ECF G7)

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@MykeFord950 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Toney was the sole reason the Celtics went out & got Dennis Johnson..none of their guards at that time could contain him

@loby1120 7 жыл бұрын

Man I miss these games. Lakers, Celts, Sixers.....this was when basketball was truly great.

@michaelnorris6168 4 жыл бұрын

This stuff they show in tv is absolutely embarrassing. I cannot even watch 5 minutes of today’s NBA. They are over paid babies.

@ccth22 3 жыл бұрын

So true and looking back some people forget how good those 76ers were. They were so close to winning a few more titles.

@mrgreenjeans1794 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Three pointers ruined the game.

@ebsmith29 3 жыл бұрын

Most talk about the Lakers and Celtics in the revival of the NBA. They also need to talk about the Sixers. This comes from a person who loved the Lakers of that era.

@briandavidson1946 3 жыл бұрын

@@ebsmith29 82/83 Sixers all time great squad. Lethal.

@BWR84 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved Toney's game. The guy was an amazing one on one player. He could create shots against anyone even at only 6'3". Loved how he squared up for his jumper and his release point was so high. I remember playing as kids and we would try to copy some of those moves.

@brandaonb4249 Жыл бұрын

6'3 my ass. He was maybe 6'1.

@user-dv3do1od2r 5 ай бұрын

As a kid.....I loved Andrew Toney's game! Lol....I loved the jab step

@dskywalker3397 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the best basketball games in history were between Philly and Boston as soon as Bird and Toney arrived. 80, 81, 82, just prior to Moses arrival. Intense games between Dr. J and Larry Bird. Also, a young Kevin McHale was fierce.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

I think Jordan is the greatest player ever. And he and Scottie we're about as good a 1-2 punch as we've seen. At least among mid sized players. I also have to say those Bulls' team aren't winning NO 6 titles in the 80s! Not with these warriors!

@gabeeskridge8291 9 ай бұрын

This is a factual statement no doubt. The level of basketball between the two teams was incredible to watch. Every possession played to the super max.

@chriswilliams41 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Toney was a bad dude. It's a shame his foot injuries limited his career. He was a very underrated player.

@plantbased5673 5 жыл бұрын

If Andrew Tony could have stayed healthy, he would have had one heck of a career. 🏀

@kurtadams3021 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@MykeFord950 3 жыл бұрын

yup hall of fame for sure

@mrgreenjeans1794 3 жыл бұрын

The guy played on two broken feet for several years while being told by management he was simply slacking off. The damage was not fixable by 86. You could see Toney loose confidence in his shot unable to plant and shoot without pain. The painkillers didn't help his shot either.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

NO question. Barkley and Bird rave about him.

@cubswin3838 5 жыл бұрын

The Boston Strangler! Andrew Toney kicked ass!

@orangejuicejones6075 5 жыл бұрын

Mo Cheeks could flat out pass...He's always on time.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

Great to see him get into the Hall not too long ago. Well deserved. A point guard's PG!

@jackkitchen737 7 жыл бұрын

It's not audible in this clip, but this is the moment that "BEAT LA" started being chanted. The Boston fans chanted it as they realized the Sixers were going to beat them in the final moments. You could stump a lot of old time fans with that fact.

@OBESPRING1982 3 жыл бұрын

As a SIXERS fan in that era, I well remember that. And the anxiety it induced as I thought about the impending series. 1983 was the year that they finally BEAT LA

@tonygajate5780 2 жыл бұрын

I watched that game as it happened that was truly one of the greatest moments in fucking sports history. That game was one of the greatest 76er victories in franchise history and I was on cloud 9. I hated the celtics I hated ML carr and Chris Ford , Ainge, Larry Bird I hated them and then only grew to love and respect them. That was the most dignified sports act in the history of the game That moment in time incapsulates what eighties basketball was all about , hard nose competition between men who played with respect and pride for themselves and the game. The reasons for the demise of the game are many and it starts with expansion and rule changes. Now we are left with a 3 point shooting contest that passes as NBA basketball.

@slimphotog 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a more underrated scorer in NBA history than Andrew Toney?

@jamesgraham3116 2 жыл бұрын

Abdul-Rauf.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesgraham3116 Toney's better.

@jamesgraham3116 Жыл бұрын

@@Amick44 IYO

@viktorkopinc4055 Жыл бұрын

Chris Jackson as he was formerly known is spoken about today, just the NBA wanted him being unknown, Tiny Archibald, Earl Monroe don't get enough credit. Most of all Jack Twyman, Joe Fulks. Then there's a guy only 70 year olds know about, his surname started with s, played in the 60's i believe. Also pistol pete and Big E and McAdoo never get the praise they deserve just like Kiki Van der Veghe. Think I gave you a decent list.

@OBESPRING1982 Жыл бұрын

@@viktorkopinc4055 Bill Sharman?

@vdogg43 7 жыл бұрын

To me as a Sixers fan the best game ever. Yes they lost in the finals that year and the next year with Malone they won it all. But going into the Garden game 7 and pulling this off was epic.

@kurtadams3021 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@briandavidson1946 3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@manuginobilisbaldspot424 6 жыл бұрын

The night Toney earned the GOAT sports nickname...The Boston Strangler. He killed the Celtics.

@robertstaffod2424 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought the Celtics got Dennis Johnson to stop Toney after this game. Your thoughts please.

@briandavidson1946 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertstaffod2424 yes. However as great Dennis was; foot problems derailed Andrew. Dennis never stopped him.

@omniamericana2172 Жыл бұрын

@@robertstaffod2424 I was more Magic and DJs matching up against him in the West.

@johnkomosa9508 10 ай бұрын

Yes, and b4 Toney, they would double and triple team Doc, with Toney, they had to revamp, Doc's knees so sore, hince, the knee braces, then Moses came along and fo-fo-fo, it was all over, Doc finally gets his nba ring. Doc was the mvp of this game. Toney..., and Bobby Jones was fantastic, just ask the Bucks, Bobby had them in tears, the Bucks the only team to beat Philly in 83 playoffs.

@hazelrah321 2 жыл бұрын

Watched a Sixers v Warriors game the other day - first NBA game I've seen since the Sonics left seattle - todays game is almost unrecognizable comparatively! Give me 80s and 90s basketball anyday!

@genegeneish 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the game 6 loss and wrote off my sixers like everyone else did. This was Docs team and he played like he was possessed in game 7 and Andrew Toney, The Boston Strangler, caught fire as well.

@ralphharris4861 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew22Tony got up for the Celtics games and he was a great compliment to Dr. J and the 76ers .. Andrew Toney would go so hard in practice that he was ask to tone it down by the coaching staff.. Injuries curtailed his career .. He would even destroy my LAKERS teams back in the day .. Was a great player 👏

@cflo1386 6 жыл бұрын

If the Sixer's would've been able to pick up Moses three years earlier they would've had more rings.

@emmanuelwilliams6004 6 жыл бұрын

JL I don’t know about that remember when they played the lakers for the NBA Championship in 1983 the Lakers was injury riddled among the big time injury’s was Big Game James Worthy and other injuries as well . Let’s be real they beat a depleted Laker team . I understand that is how it goes sometimes but Big Game James would have and could have made a difference and the other injuries the Lakers had . I’am a 76er fan & I loved Dr.j old school of course,but The lakers was not full strength .That is sorta kept quiet about that championship because most fans and people in general wanted Dr.j to win a Championship . It was emotional everyone was pulling for the 76ers.When they faced each other during the regular season the 76ers had no answer for Big Game James.

@scottdavidson7001 6 жыл бұрын

Emmanuel Williams nice reply. if Moses is with Philly in 79-80 we beat Lakers in 6 games.

@emmanuelwilliams6004 6 жыл бұрын

Scott Davidson I can’t say that for sure or 100% .Moses may have been able to neutralize Kareem but yet we don’t know but let’s say they cancelled each other out.Now let’s focus on the rest of the ballers.Jamal Wilks destroyed the Sixers they had no answer for him in game six .For some reason Magic got all the headlines. Wilks had a monster game & the Sixers still had no answer for Magic and Magic being 6ft.9 in. His rebounding which fueled the lakers fast break was devastating for the Sixers and Norman Nixon out played Mo Cheeks all Series long .The lakers had a better bench as well.Michael Cooper & Spencer Haywood.& I know you remember Michael Cooper .The Lakers was faster and a better team all around they played better team ball than the Sixers .The Sixers relied on Dr.j to much & if Moses was there they would have only had 2 big guns the Lakers had 4 or potentially 5 big guns .break it down by position. I was born in the 60’s I’am old school I loved that era Sixers they were my favorite team & at that time with the most exciting player ever Dr.j . But even with Moses I think looking at how both teams played .I have to respectfully disagree.

@scottdavidson7001 6 жыл бұрын

Emmanuel Williams I like chatting good ball. And of course I disagree. Here is the kicker....we can debate 80 Lakers team that won and I can debate 83 Sixers winning. But their mute points. The Sixers were entirely a different team with Moses in 83 than in 80 and 82. Especially offensive rebounding where they went from 23 in the league to number 1. More importantly their team defense as Bill Russell pointed out prior to game 4 of 83 finals....Sixers defensive so dominant. I simply don't think L.A. would beat them. Injuries or no injuries. Personally I think of all the Lakers teams I have seen the 81-82 was their best. Great time for basketball. Peace love dope.

@emmanuelwilliams6004 6 жыл бұрын

Scott Davidson There defense was dominant I will agree I do see where you are coming from .Even with that defense they were no match for a laker team without Kareem .The Lakers ran them off the court in that final game.And let’s get to that center match up .Moses was And is top 5 centers of all time but all around there is none better than “ Kareem “. Look at how both teams played out of offensive sets .If Dr.J had a off game the Sixers was in big trouble even with Moses .The Lakers could compensate for any of there star players if even two of them were having a bad game .Come on Man you know all around player for player and playing style offense & defense all being factors the Lakers win in 7 then again they probably could do it in six again.Please talk about the match ups how are you gonna stop The Magic Man -Silk Jamal Wilks -Stormin Norman Nixon -& TheBig Fella “Kareem”.Like I said Those 76er teams were my favorite teams also but I knew the Lakers had them beat also the lakers were better coached .Sorry I for got to hit you with that one Billy Cunningham was not a very good coach at all .

@JakeBayCity 4 жыл бұрын

Once Toney squared you up it was just flat out over

@goodejulian1366 7 жыл бұрын

The way Doc Finished the 3rd period was demoralizing to the Celtics.

@southwest1988 Жыл бұрын

This basketball is beautiful the pace is up-tempo- high iq and real defense. and the officiating is efficient not like todays pathetic NBA!

@darrinhammond1046 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Toney"the Boston strangler"!

@cschoen100 5 жыл бұрын

Boston Strangler lit up the Celts in this series. Nice push in the throat by Ainge on Toney there at the end. Ainge has said, Toney was the most difficult player he ever had to guard. Even over MJ

@speedoflite1 5 жыл бұрын

"Toney from the left: "BANG!!" "Toney from the right: "BANG!!" ...what a thrill '82

@scottdavidson7001 7 жыл бұрын

Doc and Toney killed Boston.

@prometheuscall5759 7 жыл бұрын

ReaL Basketball 🏀🏀🏀🏀

@c-5terminator367 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@brew7676 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Toney was lethal. Put him as a #1 guy and he averages 25.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

Easily.

@djrom66 Жыл бұрын

That was my team: Dr. J, Toney, Mo Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Richardson, Iavaroni, Cureton, they added Barkley and Moses Malone in later years and Billy C was their Coach. The Boston Strangler couldn’t be stopped. Beautiful jump shot. He would be a Hall of Famer if he hadn’t gotten injured 😢

@GreybeardSD 4 жыл бұрын

This Sixer team is kinda lost to history. NBA Finals appearance in 80, 82 and 83. Also up 3-1 in the "81" eastern conference finals against Boston (major choke job) forgiveness granted lol. If they could have won 2 titles maybe they would be remembered for the beast of a team that they were.

@davidmcpherson1347 2 жыл бұрын

They STILL were the BEAST team. They were just unlucky and the Refs were BOUGHT by the Celtics. even with the the line up Boston had, Philly gave them fucking fits. Nuff said -

@tonygajate5780 2 жыл бұрын

I watched Andrew Toney from his first minutes in the NBA, what is never mentioned is his defense. 6'3", Toney was strong, quick and committed. Toney was a mix of Joe Dumars/Super John Williamson. Not a whole lot of sauce on his game, quick moves and a kill, no hop scotch dance. Toney was shat on by the 76er front office when he got injured, it was absolutely terrible how he was alienated and scapegoated in Philly by management and the press. There is no ring in 1983 without Malone OR Toney. I was at the parade on Broad street and in the Vet. He was a very, very high IQ player who came into the league, game one and played like a man, a vet. The closest player to Andrew Toney is Joe Dumars. This is 32 year old Doc, hardly Prime Doc. Philly played the Larry Legend Celtics in the playoffs in 1980,1981 and 82. Philly won two out of three, should have been 3 out of 3. NO MOSES MALONE. Caldwell Jones, Darryl Dawkins and Doc BEAT Larry, Kevin and Robert. Doc was 30 yrs old the first series, old Doc beat Larry 2 out of 3. This 1982 version of Doc was NO WHERE near who he was in 1977 against Portland. Had that 1977 version Doc been playing it would have been Philly over Boston 3-0 in series instead of 2-1 without a doubt. 1977 Doc was nasty

@nbafinest2775 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, this is amazing!

@mongoslade277 2 жыл бұрын

A Super John Williamson reference in 2022!! He could fill it up. Haven't seen him since The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh but his son played at LSU with Chris Jackson. Stanley Roberts and Shaq. He was the 2 guard like his dad

@tonygajate5780 2 жыл бұрын

@@mongoslade277 Brought back memories huh when the nets were exciting. This current team is the 3rd best version of the Nets, (NBA version) The most exciting Nets team was Sugar Ray Richardson, Birdsong, Albert King, buck Williams and Dawkins and then petrovitch, Kenny Anderson, DC and Chris Morris squad. Both those teams were smarter, better coached and more exciting and would beat the current nets. the Sugar Ray Richardson team of 84 would eat these Nets for lunch, Sugar Ray would score on Kyrie like he was invisible

@mongoslade277 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonygajate5780 You're favorite version of the Nets was something serious. "The Sugar Man" was sweet on the court!! Dawkins matured. The Maryland twins King and Buck Williams. That was a nice squad

@tonygajate5780 2 жыл бұрын

@@mongoslade277 oh my man and don't sleep on Birdsong, he was money, pull up mid range in your grill all night long and yes the young Albert King with Buck and Dawkins up front was speed and power with mad attitude coming at you. The 1984 76er vs Net series was furious, the home team lost each game, the Nets beat my defending Champs, sucked for me but was great basketball. Andrew Toney vs Sugar Ray, King vs Doc, Malone vs Dawkins...was so, so nasty. (Bernard was not on that team by the way, he never played on the same team with Albert) in

@alainverse6126 3 жыл бұрын

Sixers in the early 80 s were fun To watch . Malone, mo cheeks, bobby Jones .... toney was underrated and is unfairly forgotten .

@bilskie1 Жыл бұрын

Bro this is right in my wheelhouse….the ‘83-84 Sixers is the season I’m playing right now on NBA 2K23

@johnkomosa4089 4 жыл бұрын

Good Larry Bird ass kick'n. Andrew Toney was Amazing this night. Danny Ainge got dismantled. Boston had their games against Doc's 6ers, but not against a healthy Toney.. Man he could really play, aways finding the seem, or making one. "The Boston Strangler".

@rodrbassett7897 2 жыл бұрын

Once a Knicks fan '68 to '74 then Washington '76 & '78 fan then 76ers fan, because I grew up in N Florida in the 60s and 70s.

@wildbillfold 5 жыл бұрын

Those were the days. This was the third year in a row that the Sixers and Celtics played in the eastern conference championship. The Sixers advanced to face the Lakers in '80 and '82 in the NBA Finals. I think if we had beat the Celtics in '81, the Sixers would've beat the Rockets too. Instead we got Moses prior to the '82-'83 season and finally won it all.

@josemariamesa5460 Жыл бұрын

Loved toney's unorthodox shot,he doesn't shoot the ball above head level,& he puts it in front of his face,where opposing players should normally b able 2 block it,but can't. It's an unusual shot,but it actually looks nice & his shooting form is great. Tried 2 copy his shot,but couldn't.

@mrgreenjeans1794 2 жыл бұрын

Only Toney's second year in the league. Stress fractures in his feet killed his shot, ended his career and ensured Sixers would not repeat as champions in 80s. Shame, Toney would have ended up in HOF.

@brucescott4261 3 жыл бұрын

Even Larry Bird said that Andrew Toney was dangerous.

@kurtadams3021 5 жыл бұрын

Always love my sixers

@manuginobilisbaldspot424 5 жыл бұрын

The Boston Strangler strikes again.

@user-dv3do1od2r 5 ай бұрын

I loved Doc....Mo Cheeks....Bobby Jones....Billy Cunningham the whole squad....loved Moses coming in '83......Toney was my dude....clutch as hell...Red Auerbach made a another shrewd move ....he brought DJ into Boston in 1984 to counter the Boston Strangler. Turns out Bird loved playing with dj

@georgetrevortan446 3 жыл бұрын

mchale shouldn't be pushing andrew toney around, that's why he's always so pumped up to score 40 against them.

@robertwatt7775 2 жыл бұрын

Man people forget how good toney was

@Ryan2022 2 жыл бұрын

He had a short career and plenty of it unfortunately he was hurt. Plus He wasn’t as lethal when he wasn’t playing the Celtics

@vdogg43 7 жыл бұрын

Back when players didn't sit out regular season games for "rest".

@rafikz77 4 жыл бұрын

Back when they also had shorter careers

@Ryan2022 2 жыл бұрын

@@rafikz77 then make the reg season 65 games and stop ripping off the fans

@rafikz77 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryan2022 I totally agree In the early 90s, David Robinson said a 60 game regular season game would be better, and other players echoed his sentiment

@Ryan2022 2 жыл бұрын

@@rafikz77 Good seats to a Knicks game Are outrageously expensive. I’m supposed to pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars per seat to see Julius Randle sitting on the bench perfectly healthy? What is that.

@mongoslade277 2 жыл бұрын

"Load Management". The biggest benefactor of "load management" Kawhi Leonard missed the whole 2021-22 season anyway. He plays basketball for a living. Whata joke smh

@kurtadams3021 5 жыл бұрын

The Dr. And the Boston Strangler

@go-goakins1489 4 жыл бұрын

Sixers were awesome!!!🙌🏀🏀🏀🏀

@JohnNyren65 2 жыл бұрын

So True! What a great era of NBA Basketball!

@Shonan2024 Жыл бұрын

The Boston Strangler, Andrew Toney!

@webbgems67 3 жыл бұрын

We went on to lose in the finals but beating Boston was good enough for me 😊

@mattm4341 Жыл бұрын

We need to channel this energy for this series coming up JoJo and Harden need to embody Dr J and Andrew toney

@jplaya2023 6 жыл бұрын

i bet the sixers wished they could've played houston in the finals in 82 like boston did so doc would have another ring

@LeoWhalen1933 3 жыл бұрын

They probably would've lost to Houston. Their whole problem was the boards. Who was on Houston? What was his name? Where did he end up?

@jplaya2023 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeoWhalen1933 mr 4 4 4 but the sixers win in 5 or 6 way 2 much talent

@briantroydegroat1192 3 жыл бұрын

Doc deserved at least 3 championship's

@matthewpredmore6523 3 жыл бұрын

@@briantroydegroat1192 He has 3 rings. He was in 6 championship Finals during his career, and his teams went 3-3.

@walibashir102 2 жыл бұрын

This game was the Origin of The Boston Strangler aka Andrew Toney!!!

@glennmckenzie6799 4 жыл бұрын

Doc wasn’t in his prime here , but still had enough

@franknberry6397 Жыл бұрын

He was still in his prime here. Had 2 or 3 more years after this of being in his prime. He had more offensive help with Toney and the nest year with Moses Malone. But he could turn it on if he needed to.

@kurtadams3021 5 жыл бұрын

Great team

@viktorkopinc4055 Жыл бұрын

This guys would give Kyrie and Lebron from 2016 a run for their money. Actually great comparison, not that I usually congratulate myself.

@dinomorales468 4 жыл бұрын

Every time Philly hit a jump shot there was a celebratory whistle from the crowd! The NBA play'd 2day is no comparison to how the game was play'd in the 80's & 90's!!!

@rodneythomas4185 Жыл бұрын

Before he got injured he was extremely hard to stop

@Wondertroy1TV 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew Toney the Boston Strangler

@OBESPRING1982 Жыл бұрын

Doc Erving & The Boston Strangler

@Mike1122. 4 жыл бұрын

The doc was making house calls.

@dawkins915 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Toney was my guy, lol...I wore #22 because of him!🤣😀

@dedrickmcconnell621 7 жыл бұрын

Toney had the quickest first step in the league Pre-.Jordan! Doc was no slouch in that department though I do think James Worthy and Marques Johnson had quicker first steps!

@MrScott4020 6 жыл бұрын

Dedrick McConnell Doc was in his 30s to, go back to the ABA no contest!

@peat381low8 3 жыл бұрын

The 80’s were with original style. Isaiah Thomas was right. Today everyone plays the same. You could be 400lbs over weight, but if you had an unstoppable 3-point shot you are a superstar

@Silligk 2 жыл бұрын

4:08 that would've been an all time dunk

@brucescott4261 6 жыл бұрын

KAWHI ANTHONY LEONARD reminds me so much of JULIUS WINFIELD ERVING II.

@generatorx 5 жыл бұрын

M.L. Carr was known for his defense, but he looked really lost trying to guard Andrew Toney.

@Amick44 Жыл бұрын

Not a good matchup for him. He was best vs mid sized wings.

@ST-xg3gy 4 жыл бұрын

Good for Julius!

@ST-xg3gy 4 жыл бұрын

Bye bye Boston!

@tomswill9189 3 жыл бұрын

Toney was a bad man.

@chunky9791 10 ай бұрын

3:25 4:08 Dr J almost killed them Ain't no one pick him up he got up himself to continue strangling Boston

@alejandrosantos2611 4 жыл бұрын

This is where it all began The Boston strangler came to town

@Chrisicola Жыл бұрын

Sixers absolutely need to retire Toney's number. Somehow that organization needs to make amends and get it done. Its a blight on this team's history not having his number in the rafters.

@darrylpayne8713 2 жыл бұрын

#22

@jimmylang3536 3 ай бұрын

Dt.j is great

@jamesgraham3116 2 жыл бұрын

Lakers won it that year. Philly won it next season with the addition of Moses Malone.

@bigwoke686 5 жыл бұрын

Highlight moment at 4:08

@cschoen100 5 жыл бұрын

That was a Sports Illustrated pic and as a kid, i always thought Doc threw it down over McHale and Bird. He got fouled.... close enough tho! It was still an awesome play

@user-dv3do1od2r 5 ай бұрын

I think Isiah Thomas is probably the best 6'1 or under player ever.....i would say Andrew Toney was 6'2? Best off guard ever at the size? Not sure how tall Jerry West was?

@jhaan3707 5 жыл бұрын

Ben

@guyb7005 2 жыл бұрын

why does anything posted from the 1980's appear so terrible on youtube compared to stuff from the 50's?

@Milordvega Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@michaelmaxwell1523 2 жыл бұрын

;beat LA! beat LA!'

@LeoWhalen1933 3 жыл бұрын

BEAT LA!

@gavinschuette9826 5 жыл бұрын

tony > isaiah thomas

@vonholland64 4 жыл бұрын

Celtics had much more talent

@johnkomosa4089 4 жыл бұрын

Not on this game night. They had their moments though, great team. That's why this win so huge for Philly! In the garden!, g.7., come on, that was a great Philly victory. Toney was Amazing and I like how the one fella commented on Caldwell's good d on Parrish. Great 6ers Win, against a Great Opponent.

@vonholland64 4 жыл бұрын

John Komosa sixers has less talent but won with great team ball is what I mean

@Ryan2022 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not talked about anymore but, there were problems with the 80’s Celtics teams, especially in 1982,1983 and 1985. I can’t put my finger on it 100% but, there were personality clashes, selfishness, and issues with head coaches. There were also injuries. They were better than the Sixers in ‘82 and lost. The Milwaukee sweep in ‘83 was a disgrace. They were going to give up in 1984 vs the Lakers after being humiliated in game 3 until, Bird ripped them a new one in the press conference. They didn’t exactly leave it all out on the floor in the ‘85 finals loss after theIr Memorial Day massacre victory. It seemed like the Lakers wanted it more. Bird has said he thought after the ‘81 title that they were going to win 5 or so in a row. He said they had that much talent. I tend to agree. He also stated right in that same breath that they just didn’t do the things necessary to win multiple championships in a row. Obviously I wasn’t there but if bird said it I would tend to agree with it. If Len Bias made better choices in life I believe the Celtics collect two more chips in the 80’s.

@MicroWave233 Жыл бұрын

@@Ryan2022 all respect for bird but i always wondered what he would be like if he was drafted by a shit lottery team and didnt have the talent to make deep playoff runs. Same with magic, he was almost gonna go to the bulls on his draft day but i dont think he would have been making the finals years in a row like he would with the lakers.

@Ryan2022 Жыл бұрын

@@MicroWave233 The year before Bird joined the Celtics I think they had only won 29 games